How far is Altoona, PA from Lorane, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Lorane, PA is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.25 mi
03h 48m
Flight
134.58 mi
216.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.58 mi
Kilometers
216.59 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.25 mi
Kilometers
317.45 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorane
Thu, Apr 23, 10:12 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-23T06:24
Arrive Lorane
Thu, Apr 23, 10:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Altoona
98.5 mi
01h 54m
To Lorane
98.7 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Lorane.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Lorane.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    1010 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

    78 m · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1767 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2305 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    141.3 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue, Shillington

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown

    1355 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · West Shore Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on Perkiomen Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Perkiomen Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Lorane Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lorane Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    95 m · 16 sec · Oak Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Charles Street

    657 ft · 29 sec · Charles Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willow Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Lorane.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
141 mi · 72%
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 17%
US 222 North
7.64 mi · 4%
US 222 Business
4.51 mi · 2%
West Shore Bypass
4.08 mi · 2%
17th Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

141 mi · 02h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.6 mi
134.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
01h 54m from Altoona
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Altoona and Sunny near Lorane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Lorane?

The road trip is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Altoona and 98.7 miles from Lorane.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.44 one way or $56.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Sunny near Lorane.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Washington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Lorane. Straight-line distance: 134.58 mi (216.59 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lorane

Census designated place

Population4,236
Coordinates40.2884300, -75.8546500
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Lorane (-75.85465, 40.28843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.96 gal
26.35 L · about $28.44
Round trip
$56.88
13.92 gal · 52.7 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.7 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $28.44 $56.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.01 $64.02
Premium $4.95 $34.48 $68.96
Diesel $5.98 $41.62 $83.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Lorane. The current time is 06:24:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.